Milford Recycling & Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Milford, New Hampshire
About This Location
The Milford Recycling & Transfer Station, at 76 North River Road in Milford, New Hampshire, is a municipal drop-off facility operated by the Town of Milford for Milford residents holding a free residential permit. Open Tuesday through Saturday (closed Monday and Sunday), the station takes single-stream recyclables, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, mixed metals and scrap metal, along with fee-based items such as tires, electronics, mattresses, automotive batteries, propane cylinders, and Freon appliances. Uphill from the Still Good Shed, residents can compost food scraps and drop leaves and grass clippings, and woody brush under 5 inches is chipped on site — finished compost and wood chips are free for the taking. Household trash that isn't recyclable is transferred off-site for disposal, and Milford runs a mandatory recycling program, so recyclables must be separated out. Commercial haulers are served on a shorter daily schedule under a separate written agreement with the Town.
What Milford Recycling & Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Household hazardous waste is not accepted on regular operating days; it is collected at periodic regional HHW events — check milford.nh.gov for dates. Commercial haulers must execute a separate written agreement with the Town before disposing at the facility.
Fees
- Automotive batteries — Per-battery disposal fee (posted at facility)
- Electronics (TVs, monitors, CPUs, printers) — Per-item disposal fee (posted at facility)
- Mattresses & upholstered furniture — Per-piece disposal fee (posted at facility)
- Tires, propane cylinders, Freon appliances — Disposal fee applies; see attendant/posted schedule
- Residential C&D / bulky waste — Fee by weight; weigh-in at scale house required
- Residential permit — Free
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Milford residents only; a free residential permit is required for entry and can be obtained by calling (603) 673-8939 or at the scale house during operating hours. Residential hours run later than commercial: commercial drop-off closes at 3:30 PM Tue/Thu and 11:30 AM Wed/Fri, and there is no commercial service on Saturday. Commercial haulers need a separate written agreement with the Town.
Programs & events
- Composting & wood-chip program — Food scraps, leaves and grass clippings composted uphill from the Still Good Shed; brush under 5" chipped on site. Free finished compost and wood chips for residents.
- Still Good Shed reuse area — Volunteer-run swap area where residents can drop off or take home gently used household items for free.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Milford Recycling & Transfer Station?
It is open to Milford residents only, and a free residential permit is required for access. Permits can be obtained by calling (603) 673-8939 or at the scale house during operating hours. Commercial haulers must have a separate written agreement with the Town.
What are the hours, and do they differ for commercial users?
Residential hours are Tuesday 8am–8pm, Wednesday 8am–noon, Thursday 11am–8pm, Friday 8am–noon, and Saturday 8am–4pm; closed Monday and Sunday. Commercial service closes earlier — 3:30pm Tuesday/Thursday and 11:30am Wednesday/Friday — with no commercial service on Saturday.
Can I compost food scraps and yard waste here?
Yes. Residents can drop food scraps on the compost pile uphill from the Still Good Shed, along with leaves and grass clippings, and brush under 5 inches is chipped on site. Do not include bags, utensils, or items labeled 'compostable.' Free finished compost and wood chips are available to residents.
Which items have disposal fees?
Fees apply to tires, electronics (TVs, monitors, CPUs, printers), mattresses and upholstered furniture, automotive batteries, propane cylinders, Freon appliances, and construction/demolition and bulky waste (charged by weight at the scale house). Fees are posted at the facility — see the attendant before disposing.
Can I drop off household hazardous waste like pesticides or pool chemicals?
No. Household hazardous waste is not accepted on regular operating days. It is collected at periodic regional HHW collection events; check milford.nh.gov for scheduled dates.
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